Note that they are always done by Christmas and that they only recently stopped the practice of filming on Thanksgiving. TAR 14 was done by Thanksgiving and TAR 16 waited until after. The three "spring seasons" before that all filmed on Thanksgiving.

Also the filming always begins at the beginning or end of a week never in the middle. This is probably to make it more convenient for those taking vacation weeks.

Even though TAR 18 hasn't started yet - I wouldn't leave the house without my camera right now.Its an exciting time to be a TAR detective...TAR Australia is currently filming and they could go anywhere - including North America.There is no hard evidence on the start date of TAR 18 - but I would assume sooner rather than later.

Even though TAR 18 hasn't started yet - I wouldn't leave the house without my camera right now.Its an exciting time to be a TAR detective...TAR Australia is currently filming and they could go anywhere - including North America.There is no hard evidence on the start date of TAR 18 - but I would assume sooner rather than later.

Best to be prepared right now!

AusTAR seems to be going East to West, so N. America wouldn't be for a while, I imagine.

"Our fans are pretty good. They don't give away too much. Sometimes people love dropping spoilers, but our fans are good. They tend to do it in such a way that doesn't ruin it for fans who don't want to know."--Phil Keoghan

long-time lurker, possibly my first post here, but I'm hoping we catch something on our travels - we're heading to Australia from the UK, via Dubai at the end of this month... though it's a Tuesday.. wonder what our chances are. (our flight isn't full yet, either) I'm keeping everything crossed, anyway! Oh and cameras charged and ready, just in case!

I'm in London in late November, but that's one season too late. Going to Poland in December, a few seasons too late, although it's such a big country and they've only really scratched the surface so hopefully they'll go back. I am planning a trip to Malta next fall, I hope TAR does too.

I'm in London in late November, but that's one season too late. Going to Poland in December, a few seasons too late, although it's such a big country and they've only really scratched the surface so hopefully they'll go back. I am planning a trip to Malta next fall, I hope TAR does too.

Umm, weren't we talking about when the 18th Season of the Amazing Race will begin filming? There is a seperate thread for the Amazing Race Australia!

I wasn't talking about TAR Australia - if you meant me. Just that I might catch them on my travels, if they're heading in that direction. No biggie, just thought I'd post. The speculation so far seems to indicate it's happening at the end of November, and that's when we start travelling - if Gatwick or Dubai are involved in the first few days, there's every chance we might see something - though I can't imagine Australia would be - but you never know. (ha, or maybe we'll catch TAR Australia coming back?)

Umm, weren't we talking about when the 18th Season of the Amazing Race will begin filming? There is a seperate thread for the Amazing Race Australia!

I wasn't talking about TAR Australia - if you meant me. Just that I might catch them on my travels, if they're heading in that direction. No biggie, just thought I'd post. The speculation so far seems to indicate it's happening at the end of November, and that's when we start travelling - if Gatwick or Dubai are involved in the first few days, there's every chance we might see something - though I can't imagine Australia would be - but you never know. (ha, or maybe we'll catch TAR Australia coming back?)

We'd love to have your reports if you spot the racers! (Which ever race and photos!)

Welcome to RFF and we're glad you finally joined us, from lurker to member!

I think the race will start tomorrow... Because the 12 of december there will be the final party of tar 17 ....and isn't possible that Phil ,the crew and other won't be thereTomorrow is 20 november....about 20 -21 days...the race will finish just in time for final party..

That is a really good deduction to keep in mind. I don't know how some of us didn't think of that.